2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA light

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■Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
■ Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 107)
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.
Shift the shift lever to P.
(P. 162)
Push in the key and turn to the
LOCK position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly in either direc-
tion.

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Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Vehicles with multi-information
display
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 637)
■ While driving
●When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.
● When the engine oil pressure gauge does not work properly, immediately
stop the engine and contact your Toyota dealer.
● When the automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge needle continu-
ally points higher than normal, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. (if
equipped)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster (vehicles with multi-information display)
Instrument cluster (vehicles without multi-information display)

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 166)*1AUTO LSD indicator
( P. 252, 255)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 192)
(4WD models)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 248)
Security indicator
(P. 107)*1,6RSCA OFF indicator
( P. 126)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 162)
*1TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 255, 257, 258)
*1
AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 127)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 203, 207)*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
( P. 127)
*1,4Slip indicator
( P. 252, 253, 254,
255, 257, 258)
(4WD models)
4HI indicator ( P. 247)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 252, 255, 257,
258)
(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 247)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 188)
(If equipped)
TOW HAUL indicator
( P. 164)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 188)*1
Height control HI indica-
tor (P. 242)

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2
When driving
■
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 603)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer for details.
*2: Vehicles with multi-information display
*3: Vehicles without multi-information display
*4: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*6: For 2WD models, even though there is no function of deactivatingthe curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover, the RSCA OFF indi-
cator turns on briefly when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position. But this is not a malfunction.
*1Height control N indi-
cator (P. 242)*1Height control LO indi-
cator (P. 242)
*1Height control MAN.
indicator ( P. 242)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(U.S.A.)

(Flashing)
*2*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*3*3*1,3
*1*1,5*1

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.

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When driving
*: Default setting
After customize is complete, press the SETUP button to set
the selected item.
If the customization fails, the previously setting will be displayed.
If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the display change to normal
display.
Double switch
operation to
unlock all the
doors
KEYLESS ENTRY
ALL DOORS
UNLOCK
Automatic door
locking functionDOOR AUTO
LOCKING
Automatic door
unlocking func-
tionDOOR AUTO
UNLOCKING
Time period
before lights
turn off (if a door
is opened and
closed, and
engine switch is
in ACC or
LOCK)
HEADLAMPS AUTO
OFF TIMER
Time period
before lights
turn offCOURTESY LAMPS
OFF TIMER
Selecting the
languageLANGUAGE
Reset to default
settingHOLD RESET
TO RESTORE
DEFAULT SETTINGS
ItemsScreen textSelect in this order
2 PRESSES*1 PRESS
SHIFT OUT
OF PARK
ABOVE 12 MPH*
(20 km/h)
OFF
SHIFT TO PARK*DRIVER DOOR
OPEN
OFF
30 SECONDS*60 SECONDS
90 SECONDS
0 SECONDS
15 SECONDS*30 SECONDS
8 SECONDS
ENGLISH*FRENCH
SPANISH